I was taught by my CCW trainer to always use a shopping cart in the lot. It is an improvised weapon if needed and can be used to keep distance from a BG and you.

That's actually a good tip. It does present an awkward barrier, and people have been known to actually stumble over a shopping cart. But be mindful of two-man teams, because the cart can only take care of one of them if they come in from two different sides.

November 27th, 2012, 01:17 PM

tcox4freedom

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Originally Posted by kapnketel

I was taught by my CCW trainer to always use a shopping cart in the lot. It is an improvised weapon if needed and can be used to keep distance from a BG and you.

I teach this as well.
The other day I went to the store & bought a bag of sugar & some meat. I could have easily carried it by hand. Instead, I used a cart. A cart not only can be used as a weapon. But, it's also a good barrier and an effective way to create some distance.